John Brewer Wright

1900–2000 (age 100)

Oak Hill Cemetery

Biography

John Brewer Wright spent a century nurturing close-knit communities through business ventures and civic service, drawing strength from his family and a quiet sense of duty.

Longtime friends recall his steady counsel, commitment to mentorship, and willingness to step in whenever neighbors needed guidance, a legacy now honored at Oak Hill Cemetery.

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